Pet Boarding in Elk River
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Charlie does so well with Maureen every time! He comes home happy and relaxed, which says everything. She’s great about communication and sends updates/photos, which I really appreciate. I feel completely comfortable leaving him in her care and will absolutely book again.”

“Once again Maria is absolutely fantastic. We always leave our corgi with her for every vacation and we never worry about a thing! She takes such good care of him, treating him as a member of her own family.”

“Willow was so so happy from the minute she hopped out of the car! She bolted straight into Tanya’s home and didn’t think twice about leaving us. Tanya did a great job of balancing Willows time there and knowing what she needed. She will be happy to go back, like visiting a family friend :)”

“Karlee was so patient with my nervous kitty! It was such a relief knowing he was somewhere safe, even if nervous. She gave him the affection/ pets he loves at his level of comfort. He got to be a bit spicy at the end of his visit, but that had nothing to do with her care. Thank you so much for watching him! The daily updates were so reassuring for me!”

“It was our first time using Rover and Yuliya made sure all of our questions were answered and took good care of our Coco. It was great to get the daily updates and photos!”

“Alisha and Cameron took such great care of our dog Bear! He was so happy at their house. They provided lots of updates and pictures. I know he got lots of love. They have been our favorite Rover family to date!”

“Sophie loves her time at Jaci and Jamie’s home - she enjoys playing with their pup and we get lots of updates and pictures during the time she’s there. Highly recommend and hope to continue to use them for dogsitting in the future!”

“Nicole is honestly the best river. Her and her family love my dog when they watch her, and she is treated like a part of the family. I love getting the picture updates from Nicole and I know my dog is in good hands with her.”
“We had a very last minute booking for our puppy and Trudy was more than accommodating. She sent us pictures and updates throughout the day, and even tips about her training. We knew Annie was in good hands and she had a blast- we will be bringing her back again :)”

“Kyle was absolutely fantastic! He watched our Alaskan Malamute puppy over Thanksgiving week—her very first time being away from home—and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. At just shy of 5 months old, she had never been boarded or stayed anywhere else, so I was incredibly nervous. Kyle put my mind at ease right away. Not only is he genuinely kind, but it’s obvious he truly knows, understands, and loves dogs. He was responsive the entire week, sent plenty of photo updates, and even brought her along to his family’s Thanksgiving dinner, where she got tons of love and attention. When we picked her up, she was still the same happy, wiggly bundle of joy we left—clearly well cared for and comfortable the whole time. We’re so grateful for the peace of mind he gave us. Absolutely would recommend Kyle to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and caring to watch their pup!”

“We left our elderly dog with Derek for a long weekend. Derek did an excellent job of sending pictures and keeping us updated as to how Scooter was doing. We were impressed and will use Derek again in the future!”

“Sophan was wonderful!! She sent pictures every day and kept me informed on what he was doing. Dudley was so tired when I bought him home because he had so much fun! I will definitely use Sophan again when we need someone to watch Dudley!”


“David is wonderful with our cavapoo Teddy. He made sure Teddy has a lot of activities. Our puppy enjoyed his time with the company of David’s dogs. David is very responsive to messages. He provided updates with pictures. Our puppy enjoyed his spring break at David’s house. We were not worried because we knew he was in excellent hands. We will definitely use David for dog boarding again.”
“You were amazing. You took care of my baby and kept me updated on your activities. You even agree to keep him for few more hrs due to our fight arriving late. I do appreciate you for going above and beyond for us.”


“Daisy practically doesn’t want to come home with me after staying with Patti and Patrick! They’re in demand for a reason. I love when she stays with them because I know she’ll be well taken care of and have her own vacation while I’m out of town!”

“We were very happy with Mochi's stay at Alicia and Simon's. They sent us pictures and videos and communicated with us the entire time we were gone. Mochi was so sad to leave their house and must have had fun because he has pretty much been sleeping since he got back!”


“Lori was amazing! She made Nipsey feel like a part of the family! She updated me everyday and sent pictures of Nipsey. Nipsey definitely enjoyed himself and we will most certainly book her again!”

“Karissa watched our two dogs (1puppy) and both returned, happy and healthy. They have a fenced in yard for the dogs to be outside and they have two beautiful great Danes themselves. Thank you again for watching my fur babies! 😀”

Elk River pet parents share their Rover experiences
We loved Lindsay! She was so great with Moose, and we really appreciated the pictures she sent while we were away. We loved how she let him just make himself at home with her, took him on plenty of walks, and even let him keep a toy he fell in love with during his stay! We will definitely have Moose visit Lindsay more often!

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The median cost per night for pet boarding in Elk River is $45
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Sitters in Elk River average 12 repeat pet boarding clients
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for pet boarding in Elk River on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $45 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Jun 2026, 1,788 sitters provided pet boarding in Elk River. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, pet boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 91% of Elk River pet boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide pet boarding in Elk River have an average of 18 years of experience. Pet boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 12 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Elk River.
Rover makes it easy to find Elk River pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet boarding is great for:
- Dogs and cats of all ages and abilities, including puppies and kittens
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
There are 1,788 pet boarding sitters in Elk River on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Elk River, 97% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 92% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your pet boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your pet boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.





